今いまのうち
Meanings
Expression
1. now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
usu. ~に
I need to earn at least a little while I still can.
Kanji used
now
Pitch accent
い
まのうち
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Composed of
now; the present time; just now; another; more
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
Examples (3 in total)
I need to earn at least a little while I still can.
I came to think that if I were to run away, now was the time.
You may as well go home now.